At LCRA, we are seeking to find a leader to supervise, coordinate and direct overall activities of staff responsible for plant operations at a gas & combined cycle power plant! This includes the fossil control room operators, plant operators and other shift personnel essential to power plant operations. This position will coordinate work activities with other power plant departments and serves as the primary contact with the LCRA Generation Desk (GenDesk) regarding all unit generation capabilities and outages, and also with TS System Operations and Control Center (SOCC) regarding transmission switching needs. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety as a top priority!You will be trusted to:- Provide leadership and direction to staff. Hires, trains, assigns work, evaluates and manages performance- Coordinate and directs activities to maximize the daily operational efficiency of the power plant, including unit start-ups and shut-downs. Provides technical oversight and resolution of issues for plant operations- Coordinate work activities with other power plant departments and serves as the primary contact with the LCRA GenDesk regarding all unit generation capabilities and outages, and also with the SOCC regarding transmission switching needs. Ensures that management is informed on critical matters affecting power plant operations.- Implement and maintain policies, programs and procedures related to the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the power plant. Ensures safety and environmental policies, programs and procedures are implemented and followed. Assists in developing and maintaining policies and procedures for the facility.- Prepare and delivers various reports to management and staff, within the department, facility, and organization. Ensures appropriate records are maintained within the department.- Provide oversight and input to plant operations training, including development, design and delivery of operations training for the generating units in areas such as technical skills, system operations, water treatment and coal yard operations. Ensures the effective, efficient delivery of operations training including documentation process and proceduresYou qualify with:Nine or more years of experience in power plant operations, maintenance, engineering, or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in power generation, engineering, business, science, math or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.You are a great fit with:- Knowledge of applicable laws, principles, standards, codes, and documentation specific to assigned power plant operations and maintenance- Knowledge of ERCOT and NERC policies and procedures- Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response plans- Skill in communicating effectively with team members, supervision/management and external organizations under normal and emergency conditions- Experience with office productivity applications (such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)- Experience with the STS "Red Tag" program- Ability to balance and manage competing high priority work demandsYou gain:- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option- Life and disability insurance- Wellness program including wellness incentive- Extensive learning & development programsAnd more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.Equal Opportunity EmployerLCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or ******. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
